Definition of Dark-skinned

1. Adjective. Having skin rich in melanin pigments. "Dark-skinned peoples"

Exact synonyms: Colored, Coloured, Dark, Non-white
Similar to: Black
Derivative terms: Colored, Darkness

2. Adjective. Naturally having skin of a dark color. "`swart' is archaic"
Exact synonyms: Dusky, Swart, Swarthy
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Similar to: Brunet, Brunette
Derivative terms: Duskiness, Swarthiness

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dark-skinned

Darius III
Darius Milhaud
Darius the Great
Dari Persian
dark
dark-adapted eye
dark-blue
dark-brown
dark-eyed junco
dark-field condenser
dark-field microscope
dark-field microscope
dark-green
dark-ground illumination
dark-haired
dark-skinned (current term)
darked
darken
darkened
darkener
darkeners
darkening
darkens
darker
darkest
darkey
darkeys
darkie
darkies
darking

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